If It Makes You Happy, Julie Olivia
If It Makes You Happy, Julie Olivia
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If It Makes You Happy

Author: Julie Olivia

Narrator: Blair Young, Emily Eiden, Alex Raby, Sean Patrick Hopkins

Unabridged: 13 hr 47 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Penguin Audio

Published: 09/02/2025


Synopsis

An Instant USA Today Bestseller!

One of Cosmopolitan's 58 Best Romance Novels of All Time!

Grab your favorite fall candle, cuddle into a comfy blanket, and travel back in time to 1997 in this cozy, slow-burn romance set in the autumn glow of small-town Vermont.

Now with exclusive bonus content!

My new next-door neighbor seems to have everything figured out. Small town golden boy? Check. Single dad extraordinaire? Check. Hot baker forearms? I didn’t notice them, I swear.

I, on the other hand, don’t–at all–have anything figured out. Trust me, I didn’t think taking over my mom’s dream bed and breakfast in Copper Run Vermont was going to be easy. It should be a good place to heal after my divorce. But apparently my scones belong in the garbage with my small talk skills. As pointed out by none other than Cliff.

Cliff is inescapable. He knows exactly what people need–always. His charm, the way he wears flannel, and even his pastries, make not wanting to be friends with Cliff and his daughters pretty hard.

Friends? I can make friends. That’s safe. Except I’m leaving in three months to pass the inn off to my little sister and get the promotion in Seattle I’ve been working towards. So ask me why I’m thinking about kissing my hot neighbor.

About The Author

USA Today bestselling author Julie Olivia writes cozy love stories filled with humor, spice, and friendships that feel like a warm hug. She is a roller coaster fan, avid romance reader, and rainy day enthusiast. Julie lives in Atlanta, Georgia with her husband and their very opinionated pets.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Brady on October 19, 2025

we did itttt a very cute and fun fall szn rom-com! this book takes place from sept - dec 1997 and as a sept 1997 baby, very fun and nostalgic! but i do wish there were more 90s references, there are only a few sprinkled throughout and i selfishly just wanted more lol. i did a good big of it on audio......more

Goodreads review by Emmy on October 19, 2025

I want to live in this world forever. Reading this book gave me the same feelings as rewatching my favourite comfort tv show and nostalgic classic 90s romcoms. A fantastic fall read, genuinely my favourite contemporary romance book I’ve read all year. ps. why did the epilogue actually make me cry BA......more

Goodreads review by Rachel on October 05, 2025

4.5* such a cute fall romance set in the nineties! Perfect atmosphere, sweet romance, the cutest little small town!!!! love......more

Goodreads review by Sara on October 04, 2025

4.5 ⭐️ YEA!!!!! (That’s it just yea) Kidding, this was incredible. The most perfect romance in the most perfect little town with the most perfect characters (and side characters). Send me to Copper Run, Vermont asap please 🍂😭 If you love a small town romance, slow burn, friends to lovers, fall-themed,......more

Goodreads review by Larissa on September 05, 2025

OKKKK GILMORE GIRLS 🧡🍁🍂🍯☕️🧶🧣🪵 this was exactly what I needed to start off fall szn......more


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Praise for If It Makes You Happy

"This book is like a cozy, warm hug that you want to stay in forever."—Cosmopolitan

“A slow burn with well-earned spice that’s the perfect read for a cozy fall day.”—People.com

If It Makes Your Happy is pure romcom magic. For the nostalgic girlies who want a hit of 90’s romance comfort, you’ll be kicking your feet and giggling. Get ready for Julie Olivia to be your new favorite.”—B.K. Borison, New York Times bestselling author

“Julie Olivia’s If It Makes You Happy made me oh-so-happy! Every page of this brilliant book is filled with tenderness, warmth, and nostalgia that will wrap readers up in a giant, cozy hug. Highly recommend for fans of gentle love stories with heart, wit, and spice in equal measure. I’ll forever read anything Julie Olivia writes.”—Hannah Bonam-Young, USA Today bestselling author

"Julie Olivia has written the perfect cozy romance. In If It Makes You Happy, Julie has distilled the best parts of the autumn season and paired this with the ultimate small town setting that will have every reader wanting to pack a bag and travel to Copper Run. All of this is a beautiful backdrop to the heartwarming, swooniest love Olivia crafts between the most endearing opposites attract couple I've read. I adore this book!"—Lauren Connolly, author of PS: I Hate You

If It Makes You Happy is a delicious romance full of yearning, hope, and second chances. Julie’s characters will capture your heart from the very first chapter.”—Thien-Kim Lam, author of Something Cheeky

If It Makes You Happy is a nostalgic tale of love, friendship, and finding happiness. A sweet, slow burn that's worth every aching moment. Cliff and Michelle are absolute perfection."—Teagan Hunter, author of Empty Net

“Julie Olivia has created a charming small town romance, with perfectly imperfect characters you can’t help but root for. If It Makes You Happy has just the right amount of tension and banter between single-dad Cliff and newcomer Michelle, and the delicious slow burn of their growing affection had me turning the pages late into the night. An exceptional 5-star read that I couldn’t put down until I reached the final, emotional moment!”—Jillian Liota, author of Sweet Escape

“Chock full of ‘90s nostalgia and cozy, small-town sparks.”—USA Today

"[F]ull of small-town charm and humor that will warm your heart."—Bookstr